The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC) is asking legislators to delete two budget provisions that will impede the religious liberty of Catholic organizations and their employees.
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State budget: Provision penalizes some nonpublic school children
An amendment added to the state budget would put transportation for some nonpublic school families across Wisconsin at risk if not removed in the coming weeks.
Local parish to assume primary responsibility of Catholic Multicultural Center
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Madison, has offered to assume primary responsibility for the operation of the Catholic Multicultural Center in Madison.
Economic crisis hits diocese, cuts announced
Due to serious effects of the long-term decline in investments and the increased cost of diocesan services, the Diocese of Madison announced cutbacks to its services and staff on May 27.
Bishop to teach course, priest to direct new program for seminarians in Rome
Some seminarians have the chance to study in Rome, but many others do not have that opportunity. Now they do.
High school grads connected to Catholic life at college, picnic with bishop planned
The College Connections Program is in full swing in the Diocese of Madison as we move towards a picnic with Bishop Robert C. Morlino on July 14 for those in the program.
Eucharistic Adoration at new time at CMC
Starting now, Eucharistic Adoration at the Catholic Multicultural Center (CMC) has changed from Sundays to Wednesdays after the Spanish Mass.
Our Lady of Hope Clinic presentations
Dr. Anne Johnson and Dr. Michael Kloess of Our Lady of Hope Clinic, 6425 Odana Rd., Ste. 3, will be giving presentations and answering questions about this new clinic model at two upcoming presentations:
UW students will make pilgrimage to Holy Land
Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the Holy Land has helped shine the spotlight on the situation of Christians in the homeland of Christ. The number of Christians has been steadily decreasing. Those remaining must often deal with conflict and economic challenges.
Catholic women to hold diocesan convention
MADISON — “We Are Women of Faith, Women of Hope, Women of Action” is the theme of the 55th annual Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) convention to be held June 16 to 17 at the Bishop O’Connor Center here.
Registration is from 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, Convention Day. A continental breakfast will be served at that time. The annual meeting will be convened at 9 a.m.